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CSUN's Robert Krol: Do immigrants make us less safe?
Many Americans think immigrants are more likely to commit crimes, making our communities less safe. A 2024 poll by the Pew Research Center found that 57% of individuals surveyed thought migrants increased crime in the United States. More than three-fourths of Republicans think this, while less than a third of Democrats agree. The evidence does not support this view. -- Las Vegas Su
Defensive Battle Ends in 0-0 Draw for Men’s Soccer at CSUN
NORTHRIDGE, Calif. – Posting its third shutout in four games this year, the Pacific men's soccer program held CSU Northridge scoreless in a 0-0 draw Thursday at the Matador Soccer Field. The Tigers (2-1-1) and Matadors (1-1-2) traded scoring opportunities throughout the match, but ultimately the goalkeepers prevented any from reaching the back of the nets. Senior Joshua Moya earned his third clean sheet of the season, facing 13 shots and collecting five saves on the night. -- BVM Sports
Women’s Golf Finalizes 2024-25 Tournament Schedule
The CSUN women's golf team, led by head coach Michelle Winkler, has set its tournament schedule for the 2024-25 season, kicking off on September 8 at Utah Valley's Wolverine Invitational. After a record-setting 2023-24 season and a sixth-place finish at the Big West Championship, the Matadors are poised for success, with veterans and newcomer contributions expected. Winkler expressed confidence in her team's abilities and aspirations, highlighting the hard work they put in over the summer. -- BVM Sports
OPUSD embraces new technology hire
Thompson holds a BA in music education from UCLA and a master’s degree in public school administration from Cal State Northridge. In addition to teaching credentials, she has certifications from technology providers like Google and MagicSchool. -- The Acorn
WSJ / COLLEGE PULSE RANKINGS Social Mobility
1
University of California, Merced
Public
CA
86.8
University of California, Merced
Merced, CA
Scores and Ranks
Rank/Score
Rank
1
Score
86.8
Social Mobility
Score
Graduation Rate Score
96
Salary Impact Score
83
Cost and Returns
Amount
Average Net Price
$13,450
Value Added to Graduate Salary
$33,874
2
California State University, Stanislaus
Public
CA
82.1
California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, CA
Scores and Ranks
Rank/Score
Rank
2
Score
82.1
Social Mobility
Score
Graduation Rate Score
77
Salary Impact Score
85
Cost and Returns
Amount
Average Net Price
$5,752
Value Added to Graduate Salary
$30,669
3
California State University, San Bernardino
Public
CA
81.2
California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
Scores and Ranks
Rank/Score
Rank
3
Score
81.2
Social Mobility
Score
Graduation Rate Score
82
Salary Impact Score
81
Cost and Returns
Amount
Average Net Price
$8,215
Value Added to Graduate Salary
$27,633
4
California State University, Fresno
Public
CA
80.4
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA
Scores and Ranks
Rank/Score
Rank
4
Score
80.4
Social Mobility
Score
Graduation Rate Score
78
Salary Impact Score
82
Cost and Returns
Amount
Average Net Price
$6,744
Value Added to Graduate Salary
$28,423
5
California State University, Los Angeles
Public
CA
78.5
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Scores and Ranks
Rank/Score
Rank
5
Score
78.5
Social Mobility
Score
Graduation Rate Score
69
Salary Impact Score
83
Cost and Returns
Amount
Average Net Price
$5,385
Value Added to Graduate Salary
$26,727
6
Florida International University
Public
FL
78.2
Florida International University
Miami, FL
Scores and Ranks
Rank/Score
Rank
6
Score
78.2
Social Mobility
Score
Graduation Rate Score
84
Salary Impact Score
76
Cost and Returns
Amount
Average Net Price
$8,722
Value Added to Graduate Salary
$32,356
7
California State University, Long Beach
Public
CA
77
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
Scores and Ranks
Rank/Score
Rank
7
Score
77
Social Mobility
Score
Graduation Rate Score
89
Salary Impact Score
71
Cost and Returns
Amount
Average Net Price
$8,721
Value Added to Graduate Salary
$32,719
8
Baruch College, CUNY
Public
NY
76.8
Baruch College, CUNY
New York, NY
Scores and Ranks
Rank/Score
Rank
8
Score
76.8
Social Mobility
Score
Graduation Rate Score
68
Salary Impact Score
81
Cost and Returns
Amount
Average Net Price
$3,644
Value Added to Graduate Salary
$45,354
9
California State University, Northridge
Public
CA
76 -- The Wall Street Journal
CSUN Art Galleries to Host ‘iwitness: Narratives of Resistance’ Exhibition
LOS ANGELES—The Art Galleries at California State University, Northridge will be hosting “iwitness: Narratives of Resistance in its West Gallery.” This exhibition by the iwitness Project tells the story of the genocide of the Western Armenian population (1915-23) through the portraits and narratives of survivor witnesses using photography, oral history, installation, and sound. -- California Courier
Las Vegas places a bet on a new art museum, with help from LA
LACMA is already part of Local Access, which brings exhibitions from its collection to four Southern California institutions: Lancaster Museum of Art and History; Riverside Art Museum; Vincent Price Art Museum at East Los Angeles College; and California State University, Northridge, Art Galleries. -- Art Daily
Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Sept. 5-12
The Soraya: The 2024-2025 calendar of events at the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts includes dance, and music performances. Tickets on sale now. Location, on the California State University, Northridge campus, 18111 Nordhoff St. 818-677-8800. www.facebook.com/TheSorayaStage. www.thesoraya.org -- Los Angeles Daily News
In-Person Casual Conversation with Ven. Pomnyun Sunim in 2024
Venerable Pomnyun Sunim, winner of the 2002 Ramon Magsaysay award for Peace and International Understanding and the 2020 Niwano Peace Prize (for advocating peace with the North Korean people and sustainable development initiatives in Bhutan, North Korea, India, Philippines, and Indonesia), will be hosting a Dharma talk on how a person can handle difficult situations they face in life using the Buddha's teachings at the Orchard Conference Center in Cal State University Northridge campus. Audience members may bring questions they would like to discuss with Venerable Pomnyun. Any topic can be addressed. Examples of questions being asked include, "How do I handle stress at school?" "How do I help my spouse's alcoholism?" or "How do I help my kid study better?" The monk is quite well known in South Korea for doing these talks. -- Los Angeles Patch
CSUN Takes on Visiting Pacific on Thursday Night
CSUN Men's Soccer faces off against Pacific on Thursday night at 7:05 p.m. following a tough 1-0 loss to California, which halted an eight-match unbeaten streak. Despite outshooting Cal, the Matadors were unable to capitalize, and a last-minute equalizer was disallowed. The team's defense has been strong thus far, allowing only two goals this season, while goalkeeper Merrick Cook boasts an impressive save percentage of .846. Pacific enters the match with a 2-1 record, looking to extend their winning ways after a recent victory over UC Riverside. -- BVM Sports